This meeting was deemed heat affected. At the close of kennelling the outside temperature was 26.1 and the kennel temperature 18.2.

In accordance with the heat policy the kennel temperature was recorded at 18.3.

Pre-race samples were taken from Flying Vulcan and Winlock Donatelo.

Flying Vulcan was slow to begin.  Flying Vulcan and Winlock Donatelo collided soon after the start, checking both greyhounds.  Stetson Bart checked off Furious Trump on the first turn.  Whipstick Indi raced wide on the home turn.  Flying Vulcan raced wide in the home straight.

Stretson Sprite was a late scratching at 1:35 pm, due to the greyhound being on season (GAR 24).  A 28 day stand down period was imposed.

In accordance with the heat policy the kennel temperature was recorded at 18.2.

A pre-race sample was taken from Satellite Doll.

Daintree Prinz was very slow to begin (3L).  Satellite Doll and Not Mistaken collided on the first turn.  Who's Irod crossed to the rail on the first turn, checking Not Mistaken, Lorella and Satellite Doll.  Daintree Prinz checked off Not Mistaken on the home turn.  Lorella raced wide on the home turn, checking Who's Irod.  Not Mistaken checked off Satellite Doll entering the home straight, checking Who's Irod.  

A sample was taken from Cosmic Lotus - winner of the event.

Chillby was a late scratching at 1:15 pm on the advice of the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon due to a papilloma injury.  A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

In accordance with the heat policy the kennel temperature was recorded at 18.0.

Stewards spoke to Mr Paul Donohue, the trainer of Jaimandy Ben, regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Jaimandy Ben ast raced on 6 October 2016.  Mr Donohue stated that the greyhound was returning from a left shoulder injury.

A pre-race sample was taken from Jaimandy Ben.

Just A Peanut and It Is Done were slow to begin.  Jaimandy Ben checked off Wild Sticks soon after the start.  It Is Done and Highfield Bones collided on the first turn, checking Highfield Bones.  Just A Peanut checked off Heroic Outlaw on the home turn.  Just A Peanut and Heroic Outlaw collided in the home straight.

Jaimandy Ben was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained abrasions to the right hindleg, a three day stand down period was imposed.

Highfield Bones was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a right foreleg shoulder joint injury, a five day stand down period was imposed.

In accordance with the heat policy the kennel temperature was recorded at 18.3.

A pre-race sample was taken from Miss Mona.

Why Not Will was slow to begin.  Rostryca Campo crossed to the rail soon after the start, checking Way Things Are and Gunai Chief.  Gunai Chief checked off My Name's Lenny approaching the first turn.  Miss Mona faltered on the first turn, checking Better Way. Miss Mona was tailed off as a result.  Way Things Are checked off My Name's Lenny approaching the winning post.  

Miss Mona was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a left foreleg monkey muscle injury, a 14 day stand down period was imposed.

In accordance with the heat policy the kennel temperature was recorded at 18.3.

Stewards spoke to Ms Susan Carswell, the trainer of Forever Rose, regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Forever Rose last raced on 5 December 2016.  Ms Carswell stated that the greyhound was returning from being seasonal.

A pre-race sample was taken from Distributor.

A pre-race sample was unable to be obtained from All Inn Tara, a post race sample was subsequently taken.

Jarvis Jet, Clovalley Mauri and All Inn Tara collided soon after the start.  Clovalley Mauri and All Inn Tara collided soon after the start, checking Clovalley Mauri.  Distributor and Clovalley Arnie collided on the first turn, checking Clovalley Arnie and Forever Rose.  Clovalley Mauri checked off All Inn Tara on the first turn.  Clovalley Mauri galloped on Forever Rose on the home turn, checking both greyhounds.  All Inn Tara and Forever Rose collided approaching the winning post, checking Forever Rose.

A sample was taken from Kraken Mazing - the winner of the event.

In accordance with the heat policy the kennel temperature was recorded at 18.4.

A pre-race sample was taken from Miss Pie.

Mantra Mick, Watch This Space and Miss Pie were slow to begin.  Emi's Boy Badger and Fancy Bounce collided soon after the start, checking Fancy Bounce.  Watch This Space checked off Fancy Bounce on the first turn, checking Miss Pie, Dark Chance and Mantra Mick.  Fancy Bounce checked off Merlot Magic approaching the home turn.  Watch This Space raced wide approaching the home turn, checking Miss Pie.  Mantra Mick and Dark Chance collided in the home straight.  Alpha Nyx failed to pursue the lure with due committment in the home straight and collided with Emi's Boy Badger.  Alpha Nyx and Emi's Boy Badger collided approaching the winning post.

Stewards spoke to Mr A. Varchione, the trainer of the greyhound Alpha Nyx regarding the greyhounds racing manners in the home straight.  Alpha Nyx was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a tail injury, a seven day stand down period was imposed.  Acting under GAR 69(B)(1), the stewards charged Alpha Nyx with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury).  Mr Varchione pleaded guilty to the charge, Alpha Nyx was found guilty and Stewards directed that the greyhound perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks) pursuant to GAR 69(B)(1)(a), before any future nomination will be accepted.

In accordance with the heat policy the kennel temperature was recorded at 18.4.

A pre-race sample was taken from Proviso.

Hardaway Terror was slow to begin.  Proviso and Tamile Lass collided soon after the start, checking Proviso.  Bert's Special, Scanez Elect, Uncool Albert and Tamile Lass collided approaching the first turn, checking Scanez Elect and Uncool Albert.  Bert's Special and Tamile Lass collided on the first turn, checking Bert's Special, Scanez Elect and Uncool Albert.  Hardaway Terror and Dynasty Guru collided entering the home straight, checking Dynasty Guru.  

Proviso was vetted and was revetted following event nine.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained bruising to the right foreleg shoulder, a five day stand down period was imposed.

Sutton Club was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a right hindleg triangle injury, a 21 day stand down period was imposed.

Mr H. Clark, handler of Winsome Warrior, declared a new weight of 34.5 kgs for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). Winsome Warrior last raced at 36.2 kgs.

In accordance with the heat policy the kennel temperature was recorded at 18.3.

Pre-race samples were taken from Winsome Warrior and Sunday Sipper.

Winsome Warrior and Convoy were slow to begin.  Winsome Warrior and Convoy collided soon after the start.  Banjo Barbie checked off Gunmetal Angel on the first turn, checking Kraken Tobias.  Winsome Warrior, Rosie's Gift and Gunmetal Angel collided on the first turn, checking Rosie's Gift.  Sunday Sipper checked off Kraken Tobias on the home turn.  Gia and Convoy collided on the home turn.  Gia and Gunmetal Angel collided several times in the home straight, checking both greyhounds.

Winsome Warrior was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound had a slow recovery.  No stand down period was imposed.

In accordance with the heat policy the kennel temperature was recorded at 18.0.

A pre-race sample was taken from Miss Adok.

Buca Doll was slow to begin.  Princess Vintage crossed to the rail soon after the start, checking Scarlett Lad.  William Cabang and Miss Adok collided on the first turn, checking Miss Adok.  Princess Vintage and Miss Adok collided on the first turn, checking Miss Adok, Highfield Bambo and Scarlett Lad, and causing Miss Adok to stumble as a result.  Scarlett Lad and Highfield Bambo collided on the home turn and again entering the home straight, checking both greyhounds.  Scarlett Lad checked off Highfield Bambo in the home straight.

A sample was taken from William Cabang - the winner of the event.

Ms Paula Boots, handler of Proven Les, declared a new weight of 29.6 kgs for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). Proven Les last raced at 30.9 kgs.

In accordance with the heat policy the kennel temperature was recorded at 17.9.

A pre-race sample was unable to be obtained from Cosmic Lachy, a post race sample was subsequently taken.

A pre-race sample was taken from Markinch.

Current Climate was slow to begin.  Jessio Fozzio and Proven Les collided soon after the start, checking Proven Les.  Jessio Fozzio and Glaucus collided approaching the first turn.  Jessio Fozzio, Glaucus and Markinch collided approaching the first turn, checking Glaucus and Jessio Fozzio.  Cosmic Lachy and Markinch collided on the first turn, checking Markinch.  Glaucus clipped the heels of Jessio Fozzio on the first turn and stumbled as a result.  Gidgee's Boss checked off Heartbreak Mary on the first turn.  Proven Les and Current Climate collided on the first turn, checking Current Climate.  Markinch checked off Proven Les approaching the home turn.  Cosmic Lachy and Proven Les collided on the home turn, checking Cosmic Lachy and Gidgee's Boss.

In accordance with the heat policy the kennel temperature was recorded at 17.7.

A pre-race sample was taken from Manhattan Man.

The start of this event was delayed approximately two and a half minutes due to a delay in the preraration of greyhounds for this event.

Arctic Blaze was slow to begin.  Clear Sense and Blonde Yappa collided soon after the start, checking Blonde Yappa.  Arctic Blaze checked off Clear Sense on the first turn.  Blonde Yappa checked off Steady Walker approaching the home turn.  Manhattan Man and Toss collided several times in the home straight, checking both greyhounds.  Steady Walker galloped on She's Russian in the home straight, checking both greyhounds.  Steady Walker and She's Russian collided in the home straight, checking both greyhounds.  Blonde Yappa and Clear Sense collided approaching the winning post.  Manhattan Man and Mate collided approaching the winning post.

A sample was taken from Toss - the winner of the event.

Mr G. Gledhill, trainer of Infinite Senor, declared a new weight of 30.2 kgs for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2).  Infinite Senor last raced at 31.6 kgs.

In accordance with the heat policy the kennel temperature was recorded at 18.0.

A pre-race sample was taken from Dodge The Cop.

Dragon's Den and Glamorous Cheech were slow to begin.  Linny Morris and All Inn Piper collided approaching the first turn.  Miss Utamurra and Glamorous Cheech collided on the first turn, checking both greyhounds.  Linny Morris checked off All Inn Piper on the first turn, checking Miss Utamurra and Glamorous Cheech.  Miss Utamurra and Infinite Senor collided approaching the home turn.  Miss Utamurra and Infinite Senor collided entering the home straight, checking Miss Utamurra.  Dodge The Cop checked off All Inn Piper approaching the winning post.

Linny Morris was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained abrasions to the right foreleg and a right hindleg thigh injury, a 14 day stand down period was imposed.

A sample was taken from All Inn Piper - winner of the event.

Meeting Comments:

Satisfactory Trial Results (GAR 77A) - Stewards spoke to Mr G. Walker, the trainer of Ring London regarding the length of time since the greyhound last raced.  Ring London last raced on 22 June 2016.  Mr Walker stated that the greyhound was returning from a left back muscle injury.  Pursuant to GAR 77A, Ring London trialled over the 390m from box eight, weight 39.2 kgs, the greyhound was placed second in a field of four.  The time of the trial was 22:17, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 3.5 lengths.  Ring London was Cleared.

Satisfactory Trial Results - Sisco Blast trialled over the 390m from box one, weight 30.6 kgs, the greyhound was placed fourth in a field of four. The time of the trial was 22:17, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 8.5 lenghts.  Sisco Blast was Cleared.